UPDATE:  August 5, 2015 An arrest has been made in this June 9, 2015 offense. Victor James Mendoza L/m/2-9-91 had been charged with Burglary and Arson felony charges. Thanks everyone who helped spread the word. Remember, “If You See Something, Say Something!”

Original Post: June 17, 2015

The Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue are asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a suspect in a burglary and possibly an arson offense.

On June 9, 2015, at 6:36 am, Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a structure fire at 9540 Garland Road in the Casa Linda Plaza. After Dallas Fire-Rescue fought the fire a burglary offense was discovered. Arson Investigators reviewed surveillance video from an adjoining business and noticed a suspect along with the vehicle he was driving. The video shows him breaking in and removing property from the business without permission. Shortly after the suspect left the location the structure fire occurred.

The male was wearing a white t-shirt, dark blue shorts and white tennis shoes. He had short hair, appeared to be a White or Hispanic male , and is approximately 5’4” to 5’8” tall. He was seen leaving the complex in a beige-colored Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable.

If you know the identity of this individual, please contact the Dallas Fire-Rescue at 214-670-4312 or The Dallas Police Northeast Investigative Unit at 214-670-4416. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-877-373-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment for this felony. Please see surveillance video below.